Remote work has been steadily the fastest growing sector of employment. According to the Global Remote Working data, the global force is spending less time in the office and more time working remotely, with a 62% average of global companies offering a flexible workspace policy. Recent events have increased the number of people working from… Read More 6 Essential Tips to Work Remotely
The following advice is based on recommendations by Translators Without Borders, whose members are currently engaged around the world in translation and interpreting for COVID-19 related needs. Plain language writing is often a good choice for translations, or for texts that are likely to be translated. This is especially true during an emergency. Plain language… Read More Cut Confusion, Use Plain Language
In this current situation, even if deep inside we know, that at some point we will all get through it, the pressure is at an all-time high. Whilst in lockdown, there are few opportunities to blow off steam, making it harder for us to enjoy our precious life. Stress is the body’s natural response to… Read More Breathe -Exercise- Create De-stress
When you need interpreting assistance, but there are obstacles to travel, consider the five benefits of VRI. Refined technology and smooth procedures make it a powerful, sophisticated tool that may be just what you need. Here’s why. 1. Immediate Access Quick set-up by our experts leaves the connection and software issues to us. Any communication, anywhere… Read More Five Reasons to Use Video Remote Interpreting (VRI)
Again this year, Skrivanek’s place is secure on the prestigious Nimdzi Top 100 list of Language Service Providers. Always expanding our areas of expertise, and optimizing the effectiveness of both our technology and our human talent, Skrivanek’s growth continues. Nimdzi identifies LSPs with annual revenue of USD 10 million, using in-country experts to help gather all relevant data.… Read More We are in the Nimdzi 100 ranking of the largest Language Services Providers in the world
To cross the nearly 7,000 miles between New York City and Beijing you can buy a plane ticket and be there this weekend. But to carry the full meaning of your product’s marketing texts from NYC to the people of Beijing, there are many steps and much thoughtful work involved. Here’s a plan we recommend,… Read More Localized Marketing that Works
Warsaw, June 6-8: Localization World 2018 offers immersion in the issues and opportunities of digitalization. Bringing together discussions about AI, machine-to-machine communication, big data and many other phenomena, this conference promises ideas for mastering your digital customer interface. Visit our Skrivanek representatives at LocWorld for even more guidance and customized solutions to your international communication needs. Arrange… Read More Skrivanek will attend the prestigious Conference LOCWorld37 Warsaw
The world’s third largest economy has long relationships with many other countries, and yet there are aspects of German business etiquette that are often overlooked. Germans’ heightened attention to detail, for instance, must be always kept in mind or you may weaken your chances in Germany’s highly competitive market. From expectations of professional behavior to… Read More Germans Appreciate Straightforwardness and Clarity. Hard Data and Numbers Are Decisive For Them in Business Negotiations.
The history of how scripts and alphabets emerge, evolve and disappear through history, is built on the changing tides of commerce, cultural dominance and religion. Two generations of a people who do not write their language in its original script will render that script endangered, and very nearly dead. Inspired by Omniglot.com (an online encyclopedia… Read More The Politics, Psychology and Art of Scripts
We are all aware that the attention span of the average 21st century human being using 21st century media has observably diminished. By choice and culture we have learned to navigate abundant, often chaotic content, including mere flashes of imagery that our visually-oriented brains handle quickly. We have been honing our media-consumption skills for decades… Read More Your Message in Pictures
